System and method for controlling the interior temperature of a vehicle
US6693535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2230/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passenger compartment monitoring and control system provides for remote control of an undesirable condition inside a vehicle. The passenger compartment monitoring and control system includes an undesirable condition sensor disposed in the interior of the car that detects the undesirable condition. In response to a signal from the sensor, a controller contained within the vehicle and operably coupled to the sensor generates at least one control signal based on the comparison. A wireless communication device operably coupled to the controller then transmits a wireless signal in response to the at least one control signal. The transmitted wireless signal may be received by a vehicle operator's mobile station or by a call center, which are each capable of then engaging in remedial actions to remotely ameliorate the undesirable condition.
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